Claims
SME underinsurance: Fixing the SME market
Has anything changed in the SME sector since the FCA’s thematic review? And if not, why not?
Why the government's proposed limitations and banning of whiplash are a mistake
Headlines continue to scream out - compensation culture, crash-for-cash, ambulance-chasing lawyers.
Dany Cotton becomes first female London Fire commissioner
Dany Cotton will become the first woman to take the role of London Fire commissioner.
Blog: Collateral lies ruling doesn't change anything
The Supreme Court judgment on 'collateral lies' is in keeping with established market practice across first-party personal lines claims.
The case for a united front in the fight against fraud
The insurance industry has been multiplying initiatives against fraud but is it presenting a unified front against increasingly organised scams?
Ex-LV employee charged for passing information to CMC in return for bribe
An ex employee of LV has been charged with accepting a bribe from a claims management company in order to leak confidential information.
Legal Update: The attack of the dangerous toys
Insurers need to fill the coverage gap for the new high-tech gadgets that may fail, explode and cause fires
Interview: Jonathan Clark, Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has been racking up a few firsts when it comes to naming its president in recent years, highlighting the changes the body is undergoing.
Why 'unhackable' blockchain could revolutionise the insurance industry
Everyone’s talking about it, but is anyone really doing it? There’s a continuous chatter surrounding blockchain, so isn’t it about time more firms used the distributed ledger system?
Insured losses of Louisiana floods to cost at least $8.5bn, says AIR Worldwide
According to catastrophe modeling experts AIR Worldwide the recent devastating flooding in Louisiana will cost the industry between $8.5bn (£6.1bn) and $11bn.
Brexit: 100 days on and counting
Three months on from the Brexit vote, what are the likely implications for the insurance market in the UK?
Axa calls for end of construction on flood plains as flash floods hit
Following today’s flash floods that saw half a month’s worth of rain dumped over parts of England, Axa has called for the government to end construction on flood plains and encourage greater resilence in repairs.
Lawyers welcome SRA's decision not to lift ban on cold calling
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has said it has no intention to lift the ban on solicitors’ cold calling.
Blog: The connected claim
With the connected home, claim alerts and notification to insurers could become automatic.
Interview: Graham Smart, McLarens Europe
It has been three years since Graham Smart took over the role of McLarens Europe MD from Trevor Latimer. He reflects on the challenges the market has faced and what growth opportunities remain.
Under attack: how widespread is appointed representative mis-selling?
The Financial Conduct Authority recently fired the first shots over mis-selling by appointed representatives but how far-reaching is this problem and what can be done to stop it?
Mandatory personal injury protocol in Scotland
The new protocol rules provide opportunities for insurers to avoid more litigation than before, but robust procedures for adhering to deadlines will be necessary to avoid any breach.
Post unveils 2016 winners of the Rehabilitation Awards
The winners of this year’s Rehabilitation First Awards have been announced.
Blog: Stormy lessons and a diverse future for loss adjusting
Benedict Burke, president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, reflects on his presidential year ahead of CILA's annual conference and annual general meeting on Wednesday in Manchester, where he will pass the baton on.
Rising Star: Mike Boast, Smithers Purslow
Mike Boast joined structural engineers and chartered building surveyors straight from Nottingham Trent University.
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016: The winners
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 were announced on 8 September in Singapore.
Consumers call on government to push through whiplash reforms
The majority of consumers are calling on the Government to reform whiplash compensation laws, according to new research.
Law Superstore could spark 'competitive tension' between law firms
A new law aggregator could bring innovation to the insurance sector by allowing customers to shop around for legal services.
In the September issue of Post
The London Fire Brigade, the anniversary of the great Fire of London and the Top 30 European insurer ranking are in the September issue of Post.